Macroeconomics 1

Course unit code:

108MAE1

Course unit title:

Macroeconomics 1

Mode of delivery:

zápočet

Range:

2/T

Type of course unit:

compulsory subject

Level of course unit:

Year of study

1st year

Semester when the course unit is delivered

zimní

Number of ECTS credits allocated:

Garant předmětu:

Ivan TOMEK

Name of lecturer(s):

Ivan TOMEK

Study Objectives:

Introduce students to fundamental macroeconomic concepts and manifestations forming the market environment in the Czech Republic and other countries.

Mode of delivery:

Classic lectures, moderated dialogues with students, analyses of current press information related to macroeconomics.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Fundamental pre-college knowledge of economics concepts.

Recommended optional programme components

No optional components are required.

Course contents:

Macroeconomics is set-out as as science covering agregate dimensions at the state level. The main focus of economics (household, companies, government and abroad).

1) Fundamental concepts of macroeconomics, product and its measurement, the economic cycle. The current situation in the world and the Czech Republic, additional perspectives.

2. Agregate demand and supply, economic growth

3) State macroeconomic policy, fiscal and monetary tools.

4) Money and money markets

5) Unemployment as a macroeconomic category

6) Inflation: a definition, origins and costs

7) Unemployment and inflationary relationships

8) External economic balance.

Study materials:

Frank Robert, H a. Bernanke Ben S: Ekonomie, Grada 2003

Samuelsson, Paul: Ekonomie (Grada, libovolné vydání)

Publications Marketing & Media, Strategie, Trend Marketing, Hospodářské noviny

Libovolná skripta z VŠE a jiných ekonomických fakult

Wikipedia is not a sufficient source.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lectures and moderated discussions with students. Analyses of media texts.

Assessment methods and criteria

Credit is awarded based on interest in the subject and understanding of the basic principles displayed in discussions during lectures.

Language of instruction:

Czech

Work placement(s):

none

Course web page:

www.ihned.cz; www.strategie.cz; www.mam.cz; plus mnohé další

Note:

none

Schedule for winter semester 2010/2011:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2010/2011:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

Obor Hudební management (Bc) (next compulsory subject)